Ultra-Dimensional Technology Era

Mr. Zhang and Mr. Li used special equipment to transfer a silicon wafer to the electron microscope inspection room next door.

Under the electron microscope, the circuit pattern on the silicon wafer is exactly the same as the template, the only difference is the size.

"It's incredible that 7 nanometers can be achieved." Li Gong looked at the electron microscope and exclaimed.

"Not only that, the lines produced by X-ray lithography are very neat and delicate, which is really a masterpiece." Zhang Gong added.

The two conducted a very comprehensive inspection on the two silicon wafers, and finally generated two inspection reports.

Li Weiguang, who was in a hurry outside, saw the two people coming out, and couldn't wait to step forward and ask, "What's the result?"

Everyone in SMIC and HiSilicon looked at them nervously and expectantly, hoping it was good news, not bad news.

"Mr. Li, the precision of the Shenguang 1X-ray lithography machine has indeed reached 10-7 nanometers, which is even better than ASML's extreme ultraviolet light." Zhang Gong explained.

call!Everyone let out a sigh of relief.

Li Gong handed the two test reports to Li Weiguang: "This is the specific test report."

Everyone in SMIC quickly circulated it.

After reading the detailed test report, both Zhao Jun and Li Weiguang breathed heavily. This Shenguang 1 X-ray lithography machine is a bit stronger than ASML's top-level lithography machine.

At least the current top-level lithography machine of ASML is a bit powerless in the face of 7nm chips, but the Shenguang 1X-ray lithography machine is more than capable.

If they knew that Huang Mingzhe deliberately limited the accuracy, they would understand why they were able to do so with ease.

"Mr. Gao, I salute you as a Huaguo chip man." Li Weiguang said excitedly.

As chip people in Huaguo, they live too aggrievedly, and all kinds of pressure at home and abroad almost make them breathless.

The emergence of the Shenguang 1 X-ray lithography machine made Li Weiguang and others feel elated, and finally did not need to endure the cynicism of those bird people.

"We don't dare to take the credit. In fact, this lithography machine can be born, and the president should account for 90% of the credit." Gao Zhiyuan said that it is not an exaggeration at all.

The direction of the X-ray lithography machine was chosen by Huang Mingzhe. The two key materials come from the law model of photosensitive materials, and the entire software system is closely related to Huang Mingzhe.

In addition, the simulation space technology and finite element inverse analysis technology mastered by Sisishe have promoted the strength of Shenguang Instrument Company in terms of integration and improvement.

Although everyone in SMIC and HiSilicon was very surprised, the researchers or employees of Shenguang Instruments present all agreed with Gao Zhiyuan's words.

"Mr. Gao, I don't know the price of the Shenguang 1X-ray lithography machine," Zhao Jun asked quickly.

"15 billion units."

grunt!Although Zhao Jun had expected that the price of Shenguang 1 X-ray lithography machine would be very high, he did not expect it to be as high as 15 billion.

Of course, the high price is also justifiable. The research and development funds of Shenguang Instruments always have to be earned back, and no one wants to lose money in business.

But he immediately relaxed, because the purchase of Shenguang 1 X-ray lithography machine is subsidized, and the subsidy given by the state is as high as 40%.

In other words, there are 1 billion Shenguang 15 X-ray lithography machines, and 9 million after subsidies.

However, this subsidy policy is only for two years for the time being, and only Huaguo enterprises can get it. In addition, every lithography machine will be registered and cannot be transferred at will.

In addition, the subsidy is not a direct payment, but after the company purchases the full amount from Shenguang Instruments, the state will offset this part of the subsidy by reducing or exempting taxes.

Zhao Jun and Li Weiguang discussed in a low voice for a while, and finally reached an agreement with Shenguang Instruments. SMIC ordered 10 Shenguang 1 X-ray lithography machines from Shenguang Instruments, and the contract was executed in two years.

This contract is as high as 150 billion, and this year's 5 units is an order of 75 billion. Shenguang Instruments requires a 50% deposit.

And once the order is placed, Shenguang Instrument will not refund no matter whether the purchasing company wants a lithography machine or not. If the order is canceled without reason, not only the deposit will not be refunded, but it will also be included in the blacklist of Thinking Society.

As a listed company, SMIC immediately announced that it has ordered 10 Shenguang 1 X-ray lithography machines from Shenguang Instruments.

This huge order not only stunned the whole world, but also stimulated the stock price of SMIC to soar. The stock price soared 16% that day.

Chapter 70 Confrontation of Public Opinion

Western Union.

Enderhoven, Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Here is Bluestar's most famous lithography machine integration manufacturer - ASML.

"Max, you immediately initiate a relationship and investigate this matter."

"Okay, Mr. President."

"ASAP."

Peter Wennink hung up the phone and picked it up again: "Jenny, call the heads of all departments for a meeting."

"Ok."

In the conference room, more than a dozen senior executives of ASML were flipping through the documents with solemn expressions.

They didn't expect that SMIC actually ordered it, and the price was 2.4 million US dollars, which is twice the price of ASML's top lithography machine.

Chief Technology Officer Highlander Fan put down the documents, sorted out his thoughts, and asked everyone, "Do you have any details about this Shenguang instrument?"

Westerjohn, the vice president in charge of procurement and international affairs, shook his head and replied, "No."

"I've asked Max from Huaguo Shanghai Branch to investigate." Peter Wennink said.

"How did they do this old antique X-ray lithography machine?" Highlander Fan was puzzled.

Peter Wennink knocked on the table: "Now it's time to investigate the details of the other party. In addition, our global strategy needs to be adjusted."

When everyone heard this, they could roughly guess Peter Wennink's plan. This is also a common tactic in Western countries.

As long as Huaguo makes breakthroughs in related fields, they will lower prices and suppress them, making it difficult for Huaguo companies to regenerate profits.

However, the vice president, Westerjohn, hesitated to speak, as if there was something unspeakable.

"John, what's your problem"

"Mr. President, if the price is reduced for promotion, our research and development funds..."

Peter Wennink waved his hand, and he said fiercely: "Even if we reduce profits, we can't let the other party rise."

All ASML executives are aware of the seriousness of the matter. Once Shenguang Instruments forms a virtuous circle, the industrial layout of ASML for more than ten years will be broken by Shenguang Instruments.

"Also, John."

"Mr. President, please order."

"You contact all our partners immediately, we must face this matter together."